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WARNING 
The use of unsuitable or damaged wheel rims can impair vehicle safety and cause accidents and 
serious injuries. 
ave been approved for the vehicle. 
 
 
WARNING 
Incorrect loosening and tightening of the bolts on wheel rims with bolted-on rings can cause 
accidents and serious injuries. 
on wheel rims with bolted-on rings. 
-on rings must be carried out by a qualified workshop. Volkswagen 
recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose. 
Tyre pressure 
 
Fig. 194 Symbols on the tyre pressure sticker. 
 
Fig. 195 On the driver door pillar: tyre pressure sticker (alternatively on the inside of the tank flap).  
     
        
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First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction  
Information on the sticker ⇒ Fig. 194 : 
Tyre pressure for the tyres on the front axle. 
Tyre pressure for the tyres on the rear axle. 
Note: check the tyre pressure when the tyres are cold. 
Tyre pressure for partial load. 
Vehicle-dependent: comfort tyre pressure for partial load. 
Tyre pressure for full load. 
Tyre pressure level for the spare or temporary spare wheel. 
The sticker provides the correct tyre pressure for approved tyres and is located either on the driver 
door pillar ⇒ Fig. 195  or inside the tank flap. 
The appearance of the sticker may differ between vehicles. It may include additional tyre sizes. 
The wrong tyre pressure will have a negative effect on the vehicle handling and leads to high levels 
of wear or even a burst tyre ⇒ . The correct tyre pressure is particularly important at high speeds. 
Comfort tyre pressure 
Depending on the vehicle, the tyre pressure sticker may show details of a comfort tyre pressure 
⇒ Fig. 194③ . The comfort tyre pressure allows increased driving comfort. Fuel consumption may 
increase when driving with comfort tyre pressure. 
Checking the tyre pressure 
 
tyres. Tyre pressure is always higher in warm tyres than it is in cold tyres. For this reason, never 
reduce the pressure in warm tyres to adjust the tyre pressure. 
⇒ Fig. 194④ . 
and observe the 
information on the tyre monitoring system. 
which is given on the sidewall of the tyre. 
 
WARNING  
     
        
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Incorrect tyre pressure may cause the tyre to suddenly lose air or burst while the vehicle is in 
motion. This can cause serious accidents and fatal injuries. 
extent when driving that the tread peels off and the tyre bursts. 
tyre bursts and ripping of the tread surface and thus to a loss of control of the vehicle. 
tyres will wear prematurely and the car will not handle well. 
 
 
s pressure when the tyres are warm. 
 
NOTICE 
valve stem. This can damage the tyre valve. 
iving. 
 
Underinflated tyres will result in increased fuel consumption. 
Tread depth and wear indicators 
 
Fig. 196 Tyre tread: wear indicators. 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction  
Tread depth 
In most countries, the minimum tread depth required by law is 1.6 mm (measured in the tread 
grooves next to the tread wear indicators); observe any differing country-specific regulations. The 
tyres should have the same tread depth, at the minimum on each axle ⇒ . 
Observe any country-specific legal requirements relating to the permissible minimum tread depths 
for winter and all-year tyres.  
     
        
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r remove the luggage compartment floor ⇒ Luggage compartment floor . 
 
centre hole in the rim is positioned exactly above the hole or threaded pin. 
 
 
overing in the luggage compartment if necessary. 
⇒ Luggage compartment floor . 
 
If the spare wheel tyre is not the same as the tyres on the vehicle 
If the spare wheel tyre differs from the other tyres on the vehicle, the spare wheel must be used 
only in the event of a tyre failure and for a short time ⇒ . 
Observe these driving notes: 
 km/h (50 mph). 
 
 not use snow chains on the temporary spare wheel ⇒ Snow chains . 
spare wheel ⇒ Tyre pressure . 
 
WARNING 
Incorrect use of the spare wheel or temporary spare wheel can lead to a loss of control over the 
vehicle, collisions or other accidents and cause serious injuries. 
wear indicators. 
ped with a temporary spare wheel instead of a spare wheel. The 
temporary spare wheel can be recognised by a sticker and the text 80 km/h or 50 mph. This is the 
maximum speed at which you are permitted to drive with this tyre. The sticker must not be covered 
during use of the wheel. 
 km/h (50 mph. Do not accelerate quickly, brake suddenly or drive at 
high speed through bends. 
 km with a temporary spare wheel if it is fitted to the drive axle.  
     
        
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 temporary spare wheel should be exchanged for a normal wheel as soon as possible. The 
temporary spare wheel is designed for a short period of use only. 
-supplied wheel bolts. 
ve using more than one spare wheel that differs from the normal tyres. 
⇒ Tyre pressure . 
 
ot fit a temporary spare wheel to the rear axle when towing a trailer ⇒  . 
Tyre lettering and tyre type 
 
Fig. 198 International tyre lettering. 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction  
⇒ Fig. 198   Tyre lettering 
(example) 
Meaning 
① Product name Individual tyre designation of the manufacturer. 
② DOT The tyre complies with the legal requirements of 
the USA Department of Transportation, 
responsible for tyre safety standards. 
③ JHCO CHWS 2213 Tyre identification number (a) – may be only 
on the inner side of the wheel) and date of  
     
        
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⇒ Fig. 198   Tyre lettering 
(example) 
Meaning 
manufacture: 
JHCO 
CHWS 
Identifier of producing plant and 
specifications of the tyre manufacturer 
for size and characteristics. 
2213 Manufacturing date: 22nd week in 
2013. 
Information for the end user concerning comparative values for specified basic tyres 
(standardised test procedure) ⇒ Customer information : 
④ TREADWEAR 280 Relative life expectancy for the tyre, with 
reference to a US-specific standard test. Tyres 
with the specification 280 wear 2.8 times more 
slowly than standard tyres which have a 
treadwear value of 100. The performance of tyres 
is determined by how they are used and can 
deviate significantly from standard values due to 
driving style, maintenance, road surface and 
climatic conditions. 
⑤ TRACTION AA Wet braking response of the tyre (AA, A, B or C). 
The wet braking response is tested under 
controlled conditions on certified test tracks. 
Tyres marked C have a low traction performance. 
The traction value assigned to the tyres is based 
on linear traction tests and does not include 
acceleration, lateral stability, aquaplaning or 
traction under maximum load. 
⑥ TEMPERATURE A Temperature stability of the tyre at higher test 
bench speeds (A, B or C). A and B tyres exceed 
legal requirements. The temperature evaluation is 
based on tyres with correct pressure and does not 
allow for excess pressure. Excessive speed, 
incorrect pressure or excess pressure can cause 
heat build-up or tyre damage. This applies to one 
or a combination of these factors. 
⑦ 88 H Load index ⇒ Tyre load  and speed index ⇒ Speed 
index . 
⑧ Rotation and arrow Denotes direction of rotation of the tyres ⇒ Tyres  
     
        
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⇒ Fig. 198   Tyre lettering 
(example) 
Meaning 
with directional tread pattern . 
OR: Outside Denotes outside of tyres ⇒ Asymmetrical tyres . 
⑨ MAX INFLATION 
350 KPA 
(51 psi/3.51 bar) 
US limitation for the maximum air pressure. 
⑩ M+S or M/S or Denotes winter tyres (mud and snow tyres) 
⇒ Winter tyres . Studded tyres are labelled with 
an E after the S. 
⑪ TWI Indicates the position of the tread wear indicator 
⇒ Tread depth and wear indicators . 
⑫ Brand name, logo Manufacturer. 
⑬ Made in Germany Country of manufacture. 
⑭   Country-specific identification for China (China 
Compulsory Certification). 
⑮  023 Country-specific identification for Brazil. 
⑯ E4 e4 0200477-b Identification in accordance with international 
regulations with the code number of the country 
that granted approval. Approved tyres which 
comply with ECE regulations are denoted with E, 
tyres which comply with EC regulations are 
denoted with e. This is followed by the multiple-
digit approval number. 
⑰ RADIAL TUBELESS Tubeless radial tyre. 
⑱ P 195 / 65 R 15 XL Size designation: 
P Identification for passenger vehicle. 
195 Tyre width from sidewall to sidewall in 
mm. 
65 Aspect ratio in %. 
R Belt type code for radial.  
     
        
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peed index ⇒ . 
Speed limitation 
Winter tyres have a speed limit depending on the speed index ⇒ Tyre lettering and tyre type . 
Speed warning settings can be made and adjusted in the Infotainment system using the 
button and the and Tyres function buttons. 
If you use V-rated winter tyres, the speed limits and required tyre pressure are determined by the 
engine size. In this case, always ask a Volkswagen dealership about the maximum permitted speed 
and required tyre pressure. 
All-wheel drive (4MOTION) 
Thanks to its all-wheel drive, the vehicle has good traction in winter conditions, even with the 
standard tyres. Nevertheless, Volkswagen still recommends that winter tyres or all-year tyres should 
be fitted on all four wheels in winter, above all because this will give improved braking efficiency. 
Observe information on snow chains⇒ Snow chains . 
 
WARNING 
The improved driving characteristics afforded by the winter tyres in winter conditions should not 
encourage you to take any risks. 
 driving style to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions. 
 
 
The vehicle handling is better if summer tyres are fitted at temperatures above +7°C (+45°F). The 
rolling noise is quieter, the tyre wear lower and the energy efficiency higher in this case. 
 
In vehicles with a Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator, the system has to re-synchronise after wheels are 
changed ⇒ Tyre monitoring system . 
 
Volkswagen dealerships can provide details on permissible winter tyre sizes. 
Snow chains 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction